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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 17, 2007 FBO #2029
MODIFICATION

99 -- Overt Small Laser Marker (OSLM)

Notice Date

6/15/2007
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

339999 — All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, Headquarters Procurement Division, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, FL, 33621-5323, UNITED STATES
 

ZIP Code

00000
 

Solicitation Number

OSLM0002
 

Response Due

6/22/2007
 

Archive Date

7/7/2007
 

Point of Contact

Richard Boast, Contracting Officer, Phone 813-826-7975, Fax 813-826-7504, - John Eggeman, Contract Specialist, Phone 813-826-5988, Fax 813-826-7504,
 

E-Mail Address

richard.boast@socom.mil, John.Eggeman.ctr@socom.mil
 

Description

Background This is a market survey to locate potential sources for the development of an Overt Small Laser Marker (OSLM). The United States Special Operations (USSOCOM) is researching the use of a light and compact laser marker system to mark targets for Laser Spot Track (LST) capable aircraft. Combat operations require Fire Support elements to be able to mark targets for LST capable aircraft from MOUNT and rural environments. This laser marker must be light and compact enough for soldiers to carry on helicopter assaults and foot movements. Reducing the size and weight of Fire Support equipment (e.g. Laser Target Designators (LTDs), Radios, Infrared (IR) pointers, etc.) is critical to ensure soldiers are able to carry vital equipment during all possible infiltration/exfiltration options. These factors will reduce soldier fatigue, provide accurate target mark/identification (ID) in order to accurately engage enemy targets and ensure mission success. The tasks proposed by the customer in this Request for Information (RFI) shall provide for specifications of the (OSLM) for use in developmental and operational testing. This RFI is to assist the Government in determining the extent and capabilities of existing technology to meet the requirements of the OSLM. The Government places emphasis on the proposed system?s size, light weight, and its ability to achieve the stated requirements. The Government anticipates a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to be published in 1QFY08 based on the outcome of this RFI. The Government requests respondees provide a plan to achieve the Threshold/Objective (T/O) requirements in a concise manner which shall consist of no greater than 10 pages and be composed in Times New Roman 12 pt font. The Government requests that the offeror?s intended plan include a Schedule and Compliance Matrix detailing the plan?s compliance to stated specifications. Moreover, it is requested the respondees provide information specifically addressing those items/specifications that can not be achieved during this effort. The intended plan shall also include an estimated cost which shall consist of all design, development, non-recurring engineering and production costs for 2 prototype units which shall be used for testing and operational evaluation by the user. Additionally, respondees shall submit a proposed production plan to meet fabrication requirements of the current customer?s Basis of Issue Plan (BOIP) of approximately 10 systems. Required Specifications The United States Special Operations Command has identified the following required specifications of the prototype OSLM system. 1. The OSLM shall meet the following size specifications: a. Length: Not to exceed 12 inches (T), 7 inches (O) b. Width: Not to exceed 3 inches (T), 1.5 inches (O) c. Height: Not to exceed 8 inches (T), 5 inches (O) d. Weight: Not to exceed 6 lbs. (T), < 3lbs. (O) 2. Waterproofing: The OSLM shall be functional when immersed in sea water at a depth of 1 meter for 2 hours (T) and at 1 Atmosphere (depth 33 ft) for 2 hours additionally in sea water (O). 3. The OSLM shall be capable of being operated and stored under temperature conditions that range from: a. Minimum Temperature: -25 degrees F operational (T) and -31 degrees F storage (T) and -40 degrees F for both operational and storage (O). b. Maximum Temperature: 125 degrees F operational (T/O) and 159 degrees F Storage (T/O) c. Operational Altitude: above 15,000 feet (T) and 50,000 feet (O) d. Operational in Humidity: 100 percent (T/O) 4. The OSLM shall have the ability to have four (4) hard programmed pulse repetition frequencies (PRF) codes that are reprogrammable by the user at a mission support site using common computer equipment (T), shall have the entire PRF codes selectable on the system by the individual operator in the field (O). 5. The OSLM shall have a manual override for over-heating (T/O) 6. OSLM Power Source: The internal power source for the OSLM shall be CR123 or AA with the ability to be connected to a BA 5590 or BA 5557 for longer duration lasing (T/O). New lightweight battery technology used to reduce overall weight of the system as well as increasing the length of laser bursts will be sought and tested (O). 7. The OSLM shall have the ability to be mounted to a tri-pod system for terminal guidance operations (T/O). 8. The laser display shall be easily visible to the operator with the ability to adjust the brightness and display of the following, at a minimum: a. Internal Battery Life (T/O) b. PRF Code (T/O) c. Overheat/Time for Cool Down (T/O) 9. The OSLM shall have a safety switch for on/off that is similar to the safety for a pistol (T/O). 10. The OSLM shall include a holster that can be worn on the leg or detached to be fixed on a Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE)-type vest (T/O). 11. The OSLM shall allow for quick boresighting in the field with the SEE Spot III (T/O). This may include a removable rail that allows the system to be mounted on the SEE Spot III. 12. The OSLM shall include field bore sighting targets (T/) 13. All laser output power data shall be provided in milliWatts (mW) (T/O) Performance Requirements The United States Special Operations Command has identified the following performance requirements for OSLM system: 1. The OSLM power output shall be sufficient for aircraft using advanced targeting pods to acquire the spot at 8,000 ft AGL (T) / 25,000 ft AGL (O) using aircraft specific standoff during all environment conditions. 2. The OSLM shall be able to mark a target, with the aircraft able to acquire, at a range to target of 1,500 meters (T) / 5,000 meters (O). 3. The beam divergence of the system shall be 0.5 mrad (T), 0.25 mrad (O). 4. The OSLM shall mark targets for laser spot capable aircraft (T) and conduct terminal guidance operations for laser guided munitions (O). 5. The OSLM shall have a fixed sighting system (T/O). This sighting system should work like common fixed sights on a pistol. 6. The OSLM?s internal power source will operate (insertion and extraction) like a pistol magazine (T/O) and include three of these ?magazines? per system. This announcement is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). There is no solicitation available at this time. This notice is published for information purposes only and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. The Government will not pay for information received as a result of this announcement. 7. Points of Contact: Questions of a technical nature shall be directed to the cognizant Technical Point of Contact, as specified below: Science and Technology Point of Contact: Mr. Charlie Hough PM-Special Programs 10401 Totten Rd, Bldg. 399, 3rd Floor Fort Belvoir, VA. 22060 Telephone Number: (703) 704-0218 Facsimile Number: (703) 704-3574 E-mail Address: charlie.hough@us.army.mil Question: Internal Battery Life (T/O): Is LED okay to indicate low battery condition? Answer: Yes, as long as its indicated. We have no set preference at this time. Question: PRF Code (T/O) What is the format for displaying the code? If the full PRF code set is supported, is it acceptable to use the control as the display? Can the control be protected and accessed by a waterproof cover? Answer: The last 3 numbers for the code are all that is required. The first number on all codes is 1 so that does not need to be displayed. As long as the user can see the code he is firing on any format is acceptable. The placement of the code should obviously be in the rear so when the user is looking down the sights he can verify the code did not change during infill. A waterproof cover is fine as long as it is see through. In fact to ensure it meets the requirement of waterproof you will more than likely have to do this. Question: Overheat/Time for Cool Down (T/O) Is LED okay to indicate overheat condition? Answer: As long as its easily recognizable, any format is acceptable at this time. Once proto-types are reviewed, this might change to the "best" solution but presently, there is no firm requirement in this area. The Government is reviewing what industry produces and seeks to not restrict creativity while meeting the requirement. Question: The OSLM shall have a safety switch for on/off that is similar to the safety for a pistol (T/O). Does a mechanical spring loaded cover satisfy the requirement? Answer: The Government prefers it to work exactly like a pistol safety (1911). In this fashion, the user relys on muscle memory during conflict and without having to think about or consider additional steps. Question: The OSLM shall include field bore sighting targets (T/) Please provide more detailed description for this requirement. Answer: The laser and its sight will more than likely be a parallel bore, meaning they will never actually cross at any point. This will require us to have a way to verify, in the field, that the laser is still sighted correctly. That will mean a target set at a certain distance that has a dot for you to put your sight on and a dot your laser should hit to ensure you are "zeroed". If they do not line up you know you are off and now must either adjust or compensate. Question: The OSLM shall have a fixed sighting system (T/O). This sighting system should work like common fixed sights on a pistol. Is there a preferred sight configuration? Can you provide specific information on this sight? Answer: The sight will look and act exactly like hard sights for a pistol. This is the back up sight for the system. Each user will have the ability to add to the top rail what they want as the sight (aim point, holo-sight, ACOG etc...). There is not currently a preferred sight as of yet. Prospective offerors can use a variety of pistol sights that would satisfy this requirement. Question: What are the Laser Safety requirements for this product? Answer: This will most likely be handled with a waiver.
 

Place of Performance

Address: USSOCOM/SOAL-K, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd. MacDill AFB, FL

Zip Code: 33621-5323

Country: UNITED STATES
 

Record

SN01320580-W 20070617/070615224400 (fbodaily.com)
 

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